David Hurst

PHP/MySQL, REALbasic, Javascript Developer

Halloween is here - time to tape up the letterbox again

Halloween. I’m not a fan. Kids running around begging for sweets (or money now), usually without proper parental supervision. Adults getting dressed up as all manner of bizarre things and going to parties. Not me. I shall be sat at home, with my letterbox firmly taped up (thanks to some kids who chucked eggs in […]

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Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand suspended by the BBC for making crank calls to Andrew Sachs

I’m pleased. Frankly, I’d rather vigorously shave my scrotum with a rusty cheese grater than endure even a second of Russell Brand on my television screen. That said, I do accept that he appeals to a certain type of person and that the BBC has to appeal to all sorts of licence payers, yada yada… […]

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DV247 (Digital Village) - ridiculous security measures and stroppy staff - how not to do e-commerce

My Phonic mixer has been giving me problems for a couple of years, and Thomann, who I bought it from, have a rather excellent 3 year guarantee on all their products, resulting in a refund for me. Time to go and buy a new one.
I’ve settled on the Soundcraft EFX8, and found it on Digital […]

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Ah the MOBO awards - let’s all enjoy a nice slice of racist pie

Another year, another racist awards ceremony. No doubt loads of people will shout me down here, but I have a simple question to ask: Does anyone object if I start the MOWO awards?
Whenever this argument comes up, the supporters of MOBO simply claim that the awards are open to all and that the it is […]

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LittleBigPlanet game delayed over Koran phrases in a background music track

I read in the news today that Sony have delayed the launch of LittleBigPlanet. I must confess that I had never heard of LittleBigPlanet before today, but I understand it’s an eagerly awaited title. What caught my attention was the reason for the delay.

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